- ACT and CBT
- EMDR offered
- Mandarin Cantonese English
About Klaris
Dr. Klaris (Ka Wai) Leung is a HCPC-registered clinical psychologist practising in the United Kingdom with ten years of experience. She offers therapy in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Her work covers stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, parenting concerns and anger.
Dr Leung uses a mix of practical talking therapies to help people understand their thoughts and emotions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR among other approaches. Sessions focus on clear goals and small exercises people can try between meetings.
She describes her role as helping people increase awareness of patterns that keep them stuck. That can mean noticing triggers for anger, reducing unhelpful thinking, or rehearsing different responses in everyday life. She explains ideas in plain language and works at a steady pace.
Dr Leung has experience with mood disorders, panic and obsessive worries, as well as eating and sleeping difficulties. She also helps with family of origin issues, attachment concerns, guilt and isolation. When trauma or bereavement is present, EMDR may be part of the plan alongside other therapies.
People who prefer Mandarin or Cantonese can work in those languages. International clients are accepted and practical details such as session cost are arranged through a subscription model. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
How her approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pushed into unhelpful reactions. It focuses on choosing actions that match personal values and can be useful for anger that comes from persistent frustration or life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It teaches practical strategies to test and change unhelpful thinking and to rehearse different responses when anger flares. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a structured way to process past distressing memories that continue to cause strong reactions, and it is often used when trauma contributes to current problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not detailed here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example, a shorter video or phone check-in can be arranged during a lunch break, or a session without video can reduce bandwidth needs. Registered or accredited professionals can lead the work and will help match session length and frequency to what fits each person's routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting issues, anger and related mood concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical talking therapies with clear goals and exercises to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted according to the information provided.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.